Due to high demand, bookings before 8:30pm have a dining duration of 1.5–1.75 hours depending on group size. For a more relaxed dining experience, we recommend booking after 8:30pm, when reservations are allocated a 2-hour seating.

Please note that music volume gradually increases over the course of the evening, and we generally feature a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

Please check your booking confirmation for the allocated dining duration and respect the end time, as tables will be needed for the next guests. To request extended dining times or special arrangements, please contact the restaurant directly.

Your table will be held for 15 minutes past your booking time, after which it may be released to waiting guests. Late arrivals will not extend the original booking duration. 

When making your reservation, please include the exact number of adults and children to ensure appropriate seating arrangements.

For dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform our team directly. While we’ll endeavour to accommodate your dietary needs, we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination of ingredients such as onion, garlic, soy, and sesame.

To avoid delays in service, we appreciate one bill per table. Payments accepted include cash, EFTPOS, and all major credit cards.

Note that credit card, Paywave, and online merchant payments via our QR ordering system incur a transaction fee of up to 3%.

Please note that a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

We ask that any changes or cancellation to your reservation be made no less than 24 hours (48 hours for our Private Lounge) prior. Please be mindful we may not always be able to accommodate last-minute changes to bookings - this includes adding additional guests or switching to larger tables. 

Bookings for parties over 5 guests or for special events such as our Bottomless Brunch, we request payment details via the secure Stripe payment platform in order to confirm booking (Nothing will be debited from your card when making the booking).​ 

Jungle 8 reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of $20 per person (or a set fee of up to $50 per person for special events) when one of the following conditions has been met:

1. Booking is cancelled within 24 hours (48 hours for our Private Lounge).

2. Guests do not show up for the reservation (bookings will be considered no-show after 15 minuteswithout notice). 

3. Party size is less than the original booking by 2 or more guests without notice.​

The cancellation fee will be deducted from the registered card on file.

If the need to cancel arise, please cancel 24 hours prior (48 hours for our Private Lounge) to avoid the cancellation fee being charged.​​

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting our venue policies and supporting the hospitality industry. We look forward to welcoming you!

Our QR Code ordering platform displays common allergen information, for specific allergies or dietary requests please email the restaurant: hello@jungle8.co.nz.

We will endeavour to accommodate your dietary requirements, but will not be able to guarantee cross contamination for the following ingredients: Onion, Garlic, Soy, Sesame. ​​​​​​

Please note that music volume gradually increases over the course of the evening, and we generally feature a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

No smoking is permitted in the restaurant. Anyone caught doing so will be removed immediately. This includes vaping and any illegal substances.

Host Responsibility: Jungle 8 complies with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and therefore enforce the responsible consumption of alcohol by all our guests. If any guest of the group does not have a valid form of ID required by New Zealand Law, or is underage, no alcohol will be served to the entire party as per our licence. Due to the nature of the venue and ordering system we cannot take responsibility for alcohol consumption of minors. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Proof of relationship may be requested. Irresponsible drinking, such as sculling drinks or consuming them at an unusually fast pace, may result in intentional delays or a complete stop in service. We offer non-alcholic beverages and food at all times and will stop service to any intoxicated persons. No alcohol can be taken off premises. BYO alcohol is not permitted. Alcohol purchased outside of the venue (i.e. gifts) may be kept safe by the host however, consumption of liquor not purchased at the venue may result in removal of guests from the premises. 

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting our venue policies and supporting the hospitality industry. We look forward to welcoming you!

Bookings are essential and each session runs for 90 minute. This time limit begins at the time of booking, not at the time of arrival. Late arrivals do not incur late start time, extensions will not be given to the dining time. Last order for Endless items will be taken 15 minutes prior to the end of your session. Any cancellations within 24 hours will incur a $50 cancellation fee. If the need to cancel arise, please cancel 24 hours prior to avoid the cancellation fee being charged. Minimum 4 people and Maximum group size of 8 people. Booking for a group of 9 or more? Large bookings must be arranged and confirmed by us.

All guests attending must participate in the Jungle Feast & will be charged the same fee regardless of participation or dietary requirements. For allergies or dietary requests please use the comments section when booking. We will endeavour to accommodate your dietary requirements, but will not be able to guarantee cross contamination for the following ingredients: Nightshades, Onion, Garlic. 

Kids - Children between the age of 6-12 years old are charged at $20 instead of the full fare, this child will count as a guest to meet the minimum of 4 guests to participate in the Jungle Feast package.

Children 5 years old and younger dine for free, this child will not count as a guest towards the minimum of 4 guests or the maximum of 8 guests to participate in the Jungle Feast package.

Wastage & Takeaway - To help reduce climate-damaging biogenic methane emissions from decomposing organic waste, we have a minimize-wastage policy. The Jungle Feast package is strictly for dine-in purposes. Any over-ordered Endless items may incur extra cost at standard menu pricing. No takeaways are permitted for additionally ordered Endless items. We reserve the right to refuse over-serving additional items if there is substantial amount of food left on the table. 

Bookings are highly recommended and each session runs for 90 minute. This time limit begins at the time of booking, not at the time of arrival. Late arrivals do not incur late start time, extensions will not be given to the dining time. Any cancellations within 24 hours will incur a $50 cancellation fee. If the need to cancel arise, please cancel 24 hours prior to avoid the cancellation fee being charged. Minimum 2 people to enjoy the buffet. We have limited tables that will seat 8 people or more, if those tables aren't available, your group will be seated on adjacent tables. All guests attending must participate in the same Jungle Buffet package & will be charged the same fee regardless of participation or dietary requirements. 

​Seafood & BBQ Tower and/or Bottomless Drinks Upgrade - All guests attending must participate in the same Upgrade package & will be charged the same fee regardless of participation or dietary requirements. Fresh Sashimi, Tartar & Tiger Prawns can only be topped up once. Please see our Host Responsibility policy regarding Bottomless Drinks for information on how it works.

Kids - Children between the age of 6-12 years old are charged at half-price instead of the full fare, this child will count as a guest to meet the minimum of 2 guests to participate in the Jungle Buffet package. Children 5 years old and younger dine for free, this child will not count as a guest towards the minimum of 2 guests to participate in the Jungle Buffet package.
Free parking – 1 free parking (2 hours max) available for every up to 4 people dining on the Jungle Buffet package.
Free parking deal is only available at Atrium Carpark (entry can be found on Albert Street directly next to Crown Plaza Hotel)

Wastage & Takeaway - To help reduce climate-damaging biogenic methane emissions from decomposing organic waste, we have a minimize-wastage policy. The Jungle Buffet package is strictly for dine-in only. No takeaways are permitted. To minimize food waste, excessive leftovers may incur a fee.

Bottomless Brunch bookings are highly recommended and each seating runs for 120 minutes while the Bottomless Drinks Upgrade for our Sunday Jungle Buffet runs for 90 minutes, beginning at the time of booking, not at the time of arrival. Last order for Bottomless drinks will be taken 15 minutes prior to the end of your session.  Late arrivals do not incur late start time, extensions will not be given to the dining time. Minimum 2 people and Maximum group size of 8 people per table. Booking for a group of 9 or more? Large bookings must be arranged and confirmed by us. All guests attending must participate in same package & will be charged the same fee regardless of participation or dietary requirements. This includes those who are not consuming alcohol as non-alcoholic beverages are available as part of the package. Food is not bottomless in our Bottomless Brunch offering however brunch cocktails, mimosas & selected house beverages are.​

Host Responsibility: Jungle 8 complies with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and therefore enforce the responsible consumption of alcohol by all our guests. If any guest of the group does not have a valid form of ID required by New Zealand Law, or is underage, no alcohol will be served to the entire party as per our licence. Due to the nature of the venue and ordering system we cannot take responsibility for alcohol consumption of minors. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Proof of relationship may be requested. Guests will NOT be served more than one beverage at a time as part of the Bottomless Brunch package. Drinks are served on a “Glass-swap” basis—a new drink will only be served when an empty glass is returned to a staff member. Irresponsible drinking, such as sculling drinks or consuming them at an unusually fast pace, may result in intentional delays or a complete stop in service. We offer non-alcholic beverages and food at all times and will stop service to any intoxicated persons. No alcohol can be taken off premises. BYO alcohol is not permitted. Alcohol purchased outside of the venue (i.e. gifts) may be kept safe by the host however, consumption of liquor not purchased at the venue may result in removal of guests from the premises. The Bottomless Brunch package is strictly for dine-in purposes. No alcohol can be taken off premises.